The Drought by Pither Productions
What is a ship without the ocean, and what is a captain without a ship? When the oceans mysteriously disappear, the captain of a Victorian royal navy vessel, together with his loyal steward, must battle to survive the horrors that lurk both on the seabed and within their own fractured psyches. The Drought is a one-act play from the imaginative pen of Nina Atesh which explores these themes and more.
Written with more than a little touch of Poe, the balance of each man's sanity is tested by the eerie noises created by a waveless ocean; The wind batters the rigging and the ship creaks and groans uncomfortably in its unusual position on dry land. Throw in the guilt (or is that relief) both feel at the thought of the crew they sent looking for help months ago, add in an unexpected visitor, and a perfect storm of tense interactions is brewed.
It is true that the first half of the play swiftly sails along at a pace that is lacking through the second half, which may have benefitted from a more scrupulous editor, however the arrival and participation of the handsome, disheveled stranger ensures the tension never falters far.
This second run of the play has been very well received by critics and audiences alike and the intimate setting of the Old Red Lion Pub Theatre perfectly suits the creaking interior of a ship. Special praise must go to Caleb O'Brien whose portrayal of the stranger demonstrated a skill in balancing menacing malice with a calm, considered composure, while mention must also go to Ms. Atesh's writing shows, which elements of genius and we look forward to seeing what twisted things she comes up with next.
Captain performed by Andrew Callaghan
Garson performed by Jack Flammiger
Stranger performed by Caleb O'Brien
Writer Nina Atesh
Director Alex McCarthy
Produced by Pither Productions
Written with more than a little touch of Poe, the balance of each man's sanity is tested by the eerie noises created by a waveless ocean; The wind batters the rigging and the ship creaks and groans uncomfortably in its unusual position on dry land. Throw in the guilt (or is that relief) both feel at the thought of the crew they sent looking for help months ago, add in an unexpected visitor, and a perfect storm of tense interactions is brewed.
It is true that the first half of the play swiftly sails along at a pace that is lacking through the second half, which may have benefitted from a more scrupulous editor, however the arrival and participation of the handsome, disheveled stranger ensures the tension never falters far.
This second run of the play has been very well received by critics and audiences alike and the intimate setting of the Old Red Lion Pub Theatre perfectly suits the creaking interior of a ship. Special praise must go to Caleb O'Brien whose portrayal of the stranger demonstrated a skill in balancing menacing malice with a calm, considered composure, while mention must also go to Ms. Atesh's writing shows, which elements of genius and we look forward to seeing what twisted things she comes up with next.
Captain performed by Andrew Callaghan
Garson performed by Jack Flammiger
Stranger performed by Caleb O'Brien
Writer Nina Atesh
Director Alex McCarthy
Produced by Pither Productions
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